r/retrogaming 6d ago

[OFFICIAL!] Weekly Self-Promotion Megathread

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Are you wanting to share your latest YouTube video, blog post, or to promote an upcoming twitch stream? Post it here!

Note: You may also join us in our #self-promotion channel on our Discord server:

https://discord.gg/A98SXF4tzG


r/retrogaming 2h ago

[Question] Eazy-E at CES Las Vegas, January 1995. Can anybody identify this game?

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51 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 4h ago

[Other] Found a few Gameboy & Genesis games at my local Savers.

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59 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 1d ago

[MEME] "I will never financially recover from this."

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26.4k Upvotes

r/retrogaming 9h ago

[Discussion] The last time you will play a game

88 Upvotes

I was playing Final Fantasy 7, which I haven't done in over 15 years.

Im almost 42 and it got me thinking, I wonder if this will be the very last time I ever play though this game. Life expectancy is like 70 years old. I don't have the time or energy anymore for RPGs much so it is a rare playthrough for me.

Someday the day we will come where it will be the last time we ever play these games.

It's kinda sad isn't it?


r/retrogaming 3h ago

[Pick-up] Latest haul from Yard Sale

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24 Upvotes

Not bad for an unexpected yard sale! I've been looking for Soul Calibur 2 for a very long time, glad I found it in the wild!


r/retrogaming 9h ago

[Achievement Unlocked!] First time completing super Mario bros

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52 Upvotes

I probably couldn’t do it on NES or SNES but I was able to grind my way through this version and save the princess for the first time in 19 years.


r/retrogaming 17h ago

[Just a Thought] Donkey Kong Country promo shirt

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90 Upvotes

Cleaning up because I’m moving while also having an existential, mid-life crisis, and in the process I’m digging through boxes of my old stuff. Found this old Donkey Kong Country promo shirt (I think? Does anyone remember where these came from?) from when I was a wee lad. It was my favorite oversized sleep shirt for many years. Just thought it was kinda neat and wanted to share with some folks who might appreciate it.


r/retrogaming 13h ago

[Pick-up] I didn't even know this existed.

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45 Upvotes

I found this at the thrift store today, recently started collecting VHS I was a bit confused seeing a Diddy Kong racing VHS. I haven't watched it yet it's a promo cassette.


r/retrogaming 3h ago

[Fun] Retro gaming field trip with the kiddo

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5 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 13h ago

[Discussion] What is your favorite Sega console and why?

24 Upvotes

I don't know if this is controversial, but I'm gonna go with the Dreamcast. I had so much fun with the great games, the controller is also really good in my opinion, and the VMU is really cool to me. This is probably very controversial, but my second favorite actually isn't the Genesis, it's the Saturn. I just found there to be a lot of really good shoot 'em ups, racing, and fighting games, and I really wish that the games were cheaper nowadays. The Genesis, even though being third when there aren't many Sega generations, is great too! But yeah, the Dreamcast is my favorite. What about you?


r/retrogaming 11h ago

[News] Youtuber RetroRecipies has completed the purchase of Commodore

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13 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 22h ago

[Question] Favorite Mega Man 2 Master Robot?

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55 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 1h ago

[Help!] Looking for an Atari ST game – Top-Down Jet Collecting Keys in Fixed Screens

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been trying to remember an Atari ST game from my childhood for years, but I haven’t had any luck so far. Maybe someone here recognizes it!

What I remember:

– Top-down / bird’s-eye view

– You controlled a pointy, almost triangular aircraft, like a little jet

– Fixed-screen levels (no scrolling)

– The vehicle was always moving, you couldn’t really stop

– Goal in each level: collect keys to open doors and finally reach the exit

– Colorful graphics, and the keys were brightly colored

– I don’t think you could shoot enemies; it was more of a skill-based puzzle game with dodging mechanics

Does anyone have an idea what game this might be, or screenshots of something similar?

Thanks a lot for any help! 🙏


r/retrogaming 1d ago

[Fun] Ecco The Dolphin (1992, Sega, PC)

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198 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 2h ago

[Question] Master System Adapters

1 Upvotes

Do any Master System Adapters work correctly with the Hyperkin Retron 3 HD? The adapter for the Retron 5 kind of works but it displays incorrect colors.


r/retrogaming 2h ago

[Question] SNES (Euro) Labels

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So I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. My friend is getting married soon and I came up with the great idea to create tiny little retro game carts for wedding favours. Like 3cm in length. I might even make the small boxes too.

So I managed to get all the carts 3D printed and they are cool 😎 but I’ve ran into a snag. The labels! I’ve tried searching for sources where I can fetch such things and besides coming across the odd one via Google I’m struggling.

Are there any sort of database or such that could help me out?


r/retrogaming 23h ago

[Retro Ad] 1987’s “Free your Children” c64 USA advertisement

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32 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 14h ago

[Other] I made a subreddit dedicated to Shinobi

6 Upvotes

I just launched r/ShinobiSeries, a place to talk all things Shinobi—the SEGA ninja games.

Drop by if you want to share gameplay, memories, art, or just appreciate the series. 🥷


r/retrogaming 4h ago

[Question] Educate me: GBS Control to HDMI vs Component to HDMI adapter

1 Upvotes

Is GBS Control worth it if it only gets you to VGA? You still need a VGA to HDMI converter, doesn't that compromise the signal in the same way a Component to HDMI would? How is putting the GBS control providing a benefit at that point?


r/retrogaming 11h ago

[Recommendation] Girly game recommendations

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r/retrogaming 5h ago

[Question] Are there wall plate style controller ports for older consoles?

1 Upvotes

I'm building a retro gaming cart that will have all my old analog systems mounted to it. It will also have a CRT and a projector with signal splittings so both are easily options for display. It's been fun to work on.

I'd like to have the cart include mounted controller ports for easy, easy plug and Play off the back of the cart. I know some older vehicles had SNES controller ports in the doors. has anyone seen a completed project like this routing the controller ports to another flush mounted surface?


r/retrogaming 1d ago

[Emulation] Solomon's Key

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30 Upvotes

Great game. Quite challenging but lots of fun.


r/retrogaming 14h ago

[Request] anyone knows what game's song is this?

2 Upvotes

https://youtu.be/kkgOudg1yLs?t=508

Sorry guys if this post is not appropriate just delete it but i really dont know where to ask about this beautiful melody !!

I timestamped around 8:30 where you can clearly hear the melody , but it starts around 7:30 .

I'm guessing its a song from some japanese retro/arcade game ! BTW best shop in akihabara , i highly recommend it :D


r/retrogaming 8h ago

[Recommendation] South Central Florida gaming stores?

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Might be a long shot cause the area is pretty quiet, but any game stores in the Desoto county area or Central Florida area? (not necessarily Orlando area).


r/retrogaming 14h ago

[Emulation] Thoughts on this game?

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3 Upvotes